2015 volvo s60 Model Overview

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The recipient of new styling last year, the 2015 Volvo S60 gets a handful of new engines for the new model year. This year, Volvo adds two new Drive-E engines to the 2015 S60. Though the name might lead you to believe that the S60 has gone hybrid, the Drive-E engines are actually just fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines.

The 2015 Volvo S60 has four engines in its lineup. The Drive-E engines are based on a 2.0-liter, turbocharged I-4. The S60 T5 Drive-E makes 240 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, while the S60 Drive-E adds a supercharger to go with the turbo, resulting in a power output of 302 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Volvo also offers five- and six-cylinder engines in the S60. The S60 T5 sports a 2.5-liter, turbocharged I-5 making 250 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque, while the S60 T6 has a 3.0-liter, turbocharged I-6 making 325 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. All S60s have eight-speed automatic transmissions and are offered in front- or all-wheel drive.

The Volvo S60 is a staff favorite in all forms. Though we found the new T5 Drive-E engine to lack emotion, both it and the T6 Drive-E pull strongly throughout the rev range. Though the 2015 S60 isn’t as outright sporty as competitors like the Cadillac ATS, it’s still an excellent driving car and a wonderfully capable long-distance cruiser.

New for 2015

The 2015 Volvo S60 gets a few minor trim changes in addition to the new Drive-E engines. Power front seats are now standard across the board, and a handful of new options include Park Assist Pilot, which will park the S60 for the driver.

UPDATE: Volvo will add two new S60 variants for the 2016 model year. The first is the S60 Cross Country, which has increased ground clearance and all-wheel drive as standard. Read more about the S60 Cross Country here.

The second is the S60 Inscription, a long wheelbase model with extra features such as 19-inch alloy wheels, silk metal and Linear Walnut accents, and interior mood lighting, that will join the lineup in summer 2015.
Two trim levels will be available on the S60 Inscription: Premier, which includes leather upholstery, a power moonroof, and navigation. Opting for the Platinum grade adds more features such as a Harman Kardon sound system, HID headlights, expanded infotainment system with functions such as a Wi-Fi hotspot and smartphone tethering.

Available as part of the Technology Package in the Premier grade and standard equipment in the range-topping Platinum trim, Volvo’s suite of safety aids include Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist, Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake, Distance Alert, lane keeping assist, and lane departure warning. Blind spot warning is a standalone option in all trim levels and comes with cross traffic alert and Lane Change Merge Aid.
The NHTSA awarded the 2015 S60 with a five-star overall safety rating (out of a possible five stars) and is considered a Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS, earning a Good score in five categories (Good is the highest possible score) and offering Superior frontal crash prevention (front crash prevention awards include Basic, Advanced, and Superior).

UPDATE – February 2015: Polestar, Volvo’s racing partner will produce another 750 units of the S60 and V60 Polestar. Both feature a more powerful 3.0-liter turbocharged I-6 rated at 345 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, up from 325 hp and 354 lb-ft in the R-Design variants of the S60 and V60. Additional performance upgrades include a retuned six-speed automatic transmission, a racing exhaust, a larger turbocharger, new intercooler, a specially-tuned all-wheel-drive system, stiffer shocks, improved aerodynamics, redesigned seats and steering wheel, adjustable dampers, performance brakes, and 20-inch wheels wrapped in performance summer tires.

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2015 Volvo S60 Pricing

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$33,300

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$17,375

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